HONOURS CHEMISTRY
CHE4HNB
2020
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
An honours year in chemistry comprises CHE4HNA and CHE4HNB, which are taken in successive semesters. The CHE4HNA and CHE4HNB units comprises advanced coursework lectures and training in research through a research project. Each student completes a research project under the direct supervision of an academic researcher. Coursework incorporates a variety of lecture topics across a breadth of subjects such as; mass spectrometry, chemical sensors, electrochemistry, NMR, mechanistic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry and organometallic synthesis.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorPallavi Sharma
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CHE4HNA and must be admitted in SHS or SHMC.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject represents one semester of a year-long program. Students can commence their Honours program either in February for first semester or July for second semester.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply professional integrity and safe laboratory practices when designing and performing experiments, collecting data and reporting results, in order to satisfy the professional accreditation requirements of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
- Activities:
- Supervised research project
02. Apply relevant mathematical, graphical and computational methods to acquire, manipulate, interpret and evaluate chemical data and summarise results using appropriate significant figures and units.
- Activities:
- Supervised research project
03. Analyse and report experimental results with well supported interpretations using correctly referenced professional prose.
- Activities:
- Supervised research project
04. Orally present chemistry matters, supported by legitimate evidence and appropriately defended to peers or professionals
- Activities:
- Supervised research project
05. Demonstrate thorough understanding of "Key Principles of Chemistry" as defined by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and employ experimental methods of investigation of the defined principles.
- Activities:
- During lectures students will answer short questions individually or as part of small groups, reinforcing lecture material. In tutorials and in their own time students will apply these concepts to solve a variety of problems, some of which are assessed via quizzes or assignments and others which are provided as optional problem sets for exam preparation.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Week 05-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPallavi Sharma
Class requirements
Supervised Research
Week:
05
-
25
One 5.0 days supervised research per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 05 to week 25
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students commence their research project early in February or in July."
Lecture
Week:
11
-
16
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 16
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures for 6 weeks, not including mid-semester break. Total of 4 hrs per week for 6 weeks (24 hours)"
Seminar
Week:
06
-
06
Four 4.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 06
and delivered via face-to-face.
"LIMS induction course covers 2 days (week 6).
Normally carried out in the LIMS Auditorium
"
Seminar
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend weekly department research seminar"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework: Lecture units are assessed by a combination of exams, assignments or take-home projects. | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Thesis: written thesis and oral defence (15,000 word equiv) | Prepare a 40-page research thesis. In the Honours program assessments are continued over the entire year. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Seminar (1500 word equiv) | Students will present a 20-minute final seminar describing the outcomes of their research year. In CHE4HNA students present an ungraded introductory seminar (10-15 mins). In the Honours program assessments are continued over the entire year. | 5 | 04 |
| Laboratory performance (supervisors mark) (5000 word equiv) | A supervisor mark is given at the end of the research work and is based on the students performance in the lab. In the Honours program assessments are continued over the entire year. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Literature Review (2500 word equiv) | Students will write a literature review describing the existing literature in their field of research. In the Honours program assessments are continued over the entire year. | 5 | 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, Week 27-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPallavi Sharma
Class requirements
Supervised Research
Week:
27
-
44
One 5.0 days supervised research per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 27 to week 44
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students commence their research project early in February or in July."
Lecture
Week:
32
-
37
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 37
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures for 6 weeks, not including mid-semester break. Total of 4 hrs per week for 6 weeks (24 hours)"
Seminar
Week:
28
-
28
Four 4.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 28 to week 28
and delivered via face-to-face.
"LIMS induction course covers 2 days (week 28).
Normally carried out in the LIMS Auditorium
"
Seminar
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend weekly department research seminar"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework: Lecture units are assessed by a combination of exams, assignments or take-home projects. | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| Thesis: written thesis and oral defence (15,000 word equiv) | Prepare a 40-page research thesis. In the Honours program assessments are continued over the entire year. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Seminar (1500 word equiv) | Students will present a 20-minute final seminar describing the outcomes of their research year. In CHE4HNA students present an ungraded introductory seminar (10-15 mins). In the Honours program assessments are continued over the entire year. | 5 | 04 |
| Laboratory performance (supervisors mark) (5000 word equiv) | A supervisor mark is given at the end of the research work and is based on the students performance in the lab. In the Honours program assessments are continued over the entire year. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Literature Review (2500 word equiv) | Students will write a literature review describing the existing literature in their field of research. In the Honours program assessments are continued over the entire year. | 5 | 03, 05 |